Author Archives: Mash

Bangladesh’s Cartoonist Hero

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Mash

Look at the young man in the picture above. That is 23-year old cartoonist Arifur Rahman. The military government of Bangladesh has found him such a threat to Islam that they have jailed him without charge and without any due … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 4 Comments

International Bloggers’ Day For Burma

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mash

Join the growing list of international bloggers in a day of support for the brave people of Burma. Sign up here and just post one banner post on October 4, 2007 with the words "Free Burma!".

Posted in Human Rights, International | 3 Comments

The Forgotten People Of Burma

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh, Taylor Marsh, Daily Kos and Never In Our Names] Bangladesh has its own illegal immigration problem. The country plays host to approximately 200,000 refugees from the bordering country of Burma. The refugees belong to the Rohingya … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 1 Comment

At The Heritage Foundation

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mash

[U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs John Gastright speaks about the Bush Administration’s strong support of the military government of Bangladesh at the Heritage Foundation on September 28, 2007. He took questions after his speech. The last question is … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Chief Advisor Addresses The UN General Assembly

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mash

On September 27, 2007 the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s military government Fakhruddin Ahmed addressed the United Nations General Assembly (transcript of his speech). It was a disappointing speech. This unelected technocrat, the civilian face of Bangladesh’s military government, chose to speak for … Continue reading →

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